Disability Rights Wisconsin: DRW, GWAAR Applaud Wisconsin Supreme Court decision in WVA v. Secord
Disability Rights Wisconsin (DRW) and the Greater Wisconsin Agency on Aging, Inc. (GWAAR) applaud today’s decision by the Wisconsin Supreme Court to leave in place the District IV Appellate decision protecting the right of individuals under guardianship in maintaining their
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Applauds report confirming China is cheating in shipbuilding industry, calls on Trump to act
WASHINGTON, D.C – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) is applauding the newly released report from the United States Trade Representative outlining how China has used unfair trade practices to undercut American shipbuilding, hurting American workers, businesses, and national security. Senator Baldwin called
Former GOP State Sen. Dale Schulz endorses Jeff Wright for DPI superintendent; “Jeff brings people together”
Madison – In a CIvic Media Interview, hosted by Todd Allbaugh, the former state Sen. Dale Schultz (R-Richland Center) endorsed grassroots candidate Jeff Wright to be Superintendent of the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction. Schultz, the former Republican majority leader who
Schimel campaign: ICYMI: Brad Schimel in The Washington Reporter: “Biden’s commutations are a symptom of a dangerous agenda”
“Across America, liberal politicians with naive, dangerous agendas are prioritizing the feelings of criminals over justice for victims and the protection of our communities. With President Donald Trump set to return to the White House in a few short days,
American Civil Liberties Union: New ACLU Report: Black Wisconsinites more than 5 times as likely to be arrested for marijuana possession as racial disparity grows
MILWAUKEE—The ACLU of Wisconsin today released The State of Cannabis in Wisconsin, a report advocating for marijuana legalization, pointing to the overwhelming support for legalization among Wisconsin voters and the cost of continued criminalization. Legalization support is widespread across all political
Dept. of Natural Resources: Wisconsinites invited to participate in Wisconsin Conservation Congress resolution process
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Conservation Congress (WCC) invites all Wisconsinites to take part in its annual spring hearing process. The WCC is an independent organization of residents that advises the Wisconsin Natural Resources Board and the Wisconsin Department of Natural
Forward Latino: Urges the defeat of Laken Riley Act and praises group of Milwaukee alderpersons standing up for immigrant families
Franklin, WI – Darryl Morin, National President of Forward Latino, a national non-profit, non- partisan service and advocacy organization headquartered in Franklin, Wisconsin issued the following statement following reports of a proposed immigration detention facility being built in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Dept. of Revenue: New IRS Direct File program is available to Wisconsin taxpayers
Madison, WI – The Wisconsin Department of Revenue (DOR) is excited to share that Direct File, the new free option for filing federal taxes is available for Wisconsin taxpayers. The individual income tax filing season begins on January 27, 2025. Direct
Republican State Leadership Committee: NEW VIDEO: RSLC highlights importance of its Judicial Fairness Initiative and stakes in Pennsylvania and Wisconsin in 2025
Washington, D.C. – The RSLC’s Judicial Fairness Initiative (JFI) yesterday, released a new video highlighting the stakes of state supreme court races in 2025 and beyond. The video comes on the heels of a memo the committee sent to donors recently stressing the significance of
Dept. of Natural Resources: OutWiGo For Free Fishing Weekend Jan. 18-19
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds that public that Jan 18-19 is this year’s winter Free Fishing Weekend. During Free Fishing Weekend, anglers of all ages can wet a line in any Wisconsin waters open to fishing
Dept. of Transportation: 2024 WisDOT Excellence in Construction Awards feature innovation, efficiency in infrastructure projects
Five Wisconsin construction companies received DTSD Excellence in Construction Awards at the Wisconsin Department of Transportation’s annual Contractor-Engineer Conference held this week in Wisconsin Dells. Top winners include an asphalt paving project in Outagamie County, a concrete paving project in
WisDems: SHOT / CHASER: While Republicans play political games, Democrats are focused on lowering costs for Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. — While Wisconsin Republicans have kickstarted the new legislative session wasting time and clinging to their dwindling grip on power, Democrats are getting started with the work voters elected them to do. SHOT: Republicans have spent the first two weeks of
Dairy Business Association: Honors Paul Fetzer as Advocate of the Year
GREEN BAY, Wis. — The Dairy Business Association honored Paul Fetzer of Fetzer Farms yesterday with the association’s Advocate of the Year award for his contributions to Wisconsin’s dairy community. The award, sponsored by Vita Plus Corporation, was presented during
Crawford campaign: U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin endorses Judge Susan Crawford for Wisconsin Supreme Court
MADISON, Wis. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin announced her endorsement of Judge Susan Crawford for the Wisconsin Supreme Court. “We need a majority on the state Supreme Court that will protect the rights and freedoms of all Wisconsinites. That’s
Dairy Business Association: Recognizes Duane Ducat with Community Outreach Award
GREEN BAY, Wis. — The Dairy Business Association, in collaboration with Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin, honored Duane Ducat of Deer Run Dairy yesterday with the association’s second annual Community Outreach Award. This award recognizes farmers who are active in their
Gov. Evers: Gov. Evers, Dept. of Transportation announce more than $141 million in quarterly aid payments for local roads and communities
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), today announced that counties and municipalities across the state received over $141 million in the first quarterly payments for 2025 for General Transportation, Connecting Highway, and Expressway
Rep. Stroud: Introduces the “Lowering Costs, Improving Lives” package to help Wisconsin’s working families
MADISON, Wis. – Today, Representative Stroud, alongside Legislative Democrats, introduced the Lowering Costs, Improving Lives package to help working families across our state. The three-bill package would reduce the tax burden for low-income renters and homeowners by expanding the Homestead
Rep. Arney: Helps introduce the “Lowering Costs, Improving Lives” package
MADISON, Wis – Today, Rep. Arney is proud to stand with Senator LaTonya Johnson and the Legislative Democrats to introduce the Lowering Costs, Improving Lives legislative package. We are introducing three bills to help families across Wisconsin. These bills will cut the cost
U.S. Sen. Johnson: Slams government spending on the Senate floor
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) spoke on the Senate floor to discuss the importance of returning to a reasonable pre-pandemic spending level and the massive deficit spending that is devaluing the U.S. dollar. “The people that voted for President
Rep. Udell: Joins Democrats to introduce “Lowering Costs, Improving Lives” package, combating rising costs
MADISON, Wis – Today, Legislative Democrats introduced three bills in the Lowering Costs, Improving Lives package to help working families across the state. It features an expansion to the Homestead Tax Credit, a Healthy School Meals for All initiative, and a reformed